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August 7, 2024 No CommentsPeter grew up in Ewhurst, where he has lived for about twenty-six years. He grew up in a family home where he was brought up by his mum primarily.
Continue ReadingOffering end-to-end project management, we provide safe honeybee removal, leveraging over 15 years of experience
We guarantee that once our proofing work is complete, the bees will not return to the same location.
Offering comprehensive services for both commercial and residential sites, ensuring safe and effective solutions tailored to each unique environment.
At Beegone, trust is the cornerstone of our relationship with customers. Our full end-to-end, project-managed honeybee removal and rehoming service ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. It’s not just about removing bees; it’s about providing a comprehensive solution that addresses access, health and safety, removal and hiving, and reinstatement for both commercial and residential clients.
To start the process for our bee removal service, simply reach out to us via our contact form or give us a call. Our friendly team will be ready to discuss your needs and arrange a preliminary survey to assess the situation or just go ahead and book your survey online.
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We'll conduct a comprehensive survey of your property, providing a bespoke solution for your bee concerns.
Beegone, rooted in trust, offers an all-encompassing honeybee removal and rehoming service for commercial
and residential clients, ensuring safe, effective solutions and building reinstatement.
Our unique guarantee that bees won’t return post-removal reflects our deep understanding of bee behavior,
honed over years of experience. Beyond removal, we’re committed to community education and environmental
conservation, aiming to foster a harmonious coexistence between humans and bees and advocating for a more
bee-friendly world.
We’re proud to announce our latest accreditations, a testament to our commitment to excellence in
bee conservation and safe removal practices
Where We Take the Bees
At Beegone, we specialise in the humane relocation of bees, ensuring their safe removal from walls, roofs, chimneys, and trees. Once carefully removed, the bees are rehomed with Beekeeping 4 Hope, a remarkable charity dedicated to using beekeeping as a tool for poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability.
Founded in 2023, Beekeeping 4 Hope began with the care of a single honeybee colony and has since grown into a nationally recognised organisation, officially becoming a registered charity in 2024. Their innovative approach has been featured in podcasts, radio shows, and local media, and they continue to inspire communities through their impactful work.
To learn more about their mission and how they support both people and bees, visit Beekeeping 4 Hope →
Projects Done
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Colonies saved in 2024
years rehoming bees
Showcasing Our Successful Bee Rescue and Relocation Projects.
Our bee removal service has earned recognition in newspapers, featured by companies, and
more, showcasing our expertise in safeguarding honeybee colonies.
Our survey process involves a comprehensive assessment of the bee colony’s location, size, and condition, leveraging advanced technology such as drones and thermal imaging cameras to provide precise estimates and ensure the safety of both our team and the bees during removal.
Our removal process prioritises the safe extraction and relocation of the bee colony, followed by meticulous reinstatement and proofing works. We work diligently to prevent the bees from returning, ensuring the well-being of both the bees and the property
We are dedicated to the safe relocation and rehoming of honeybees, ensuring their preservation and the integrity of the environments they, and we, inhabit. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate bee conservation with property care, delivering expert removal services that honour the delicate balance of our ecosystem.
Our highly experienced and friendly team is dedicated to expertly handling bee removal, ensuring both the safety of honeybee colonies and the satisfaction of our valued clients.
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We proudly serve the entire UK, collaborating closely with local beekeepers to ensure the seamless relocation and rehoming of honeybee colonies within their native communities.
Contact UsIn our ‘Glowing Reviews’ section, you’ll find a chorus of satisfied customers sharing their experiences with Beegone. These voices echo with appreciation for our dedicated team, highlighting the seamless bee removal, property protection, and bee-friendly practices that define our service. Explore their stories to discover firsthand the excellence that sets Beegone apart
View MoreExplore our ‘Bee Removal FAQs’ to find informative answers to the most common questions about our bee removal services, property protection, and bee-friendly practices.
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Peter grew up in Ewhurst, where he has lived for about twenty-six years. He grew up in a family home where he was brought up by his mum primarily.
Continue ReadingWe’re here to provide answers to some of our most frequently asked questions
to ensure you have all the information you need.
Live bee removal is the preferred and often the only viable option for removing bees from buildings.Alternative methods like spraying are harmful to the environment, potentially illegal, and onlytreat the symptom rather than the problem.
Spraying leads to the death of bees, which in turn causes the unattended honeycomb to melt,potentially damaging buildings with leaking honey. This method also attracts secondary pests like rats and can lead to recurring infestations from other bee swarms attracted to the residual honeycomb. Furthermore, the use of poison can harm neighbouring bee populations, as “robber bees” might contaminate their hives and our honey supply. To abide by the code of practice for the control of honeybees all entry points must be sealed which will not allow the building to breathe and can cause the breakup of mortar and dampness through condensation buildup and freeze-thaw weathering.
*unless a company specifies they do live bee removal, they will likelyspray them which we warn against.
Setting traps to allow bees to exit without returning or trying to coax them out is a less effective method and often doesn’t work, as it relies heavily on the slim chance of trapping the queen who doesn’t leave the comb, only when she swarms. It also does not address the issue of the remaining honeycomb.
Live bee removal, by contrast, safely relocates the entire bee colony and deals with the honeycomb,ensuring a thorough and environmentally responsible resolution to the problem.
It’s advisable to check your home insurance policy for any pest removal coverage. Some insurers may offer special add-ons or separate policies for pest control services, which could include bee removal. If the bees have caused significant structural damage to your property, your policy might cover the repairs, but not the actual removal of the bees.
Honeybees can cause several types of damage to a property. One notable issue is honey dripping through ceilings, which can occur when large hives are present within structures. Additionally, the presence of bees can lead to damage to mortar due to condensation, resulting in dampness that can further deteriorate building materials. Timber rot is also a significant concern, as the moisture and hive activity can weaken wooden structures. Furthermore, bee infestations can attract secondary pests like rats, exacerbating the problem. Addressing bee infestations promptly is crucial to prevent these types of damage to your property.
Yes, you can choose to leave the bees in your property, but it’s important to be aware of the
potential consequences. Besides the expanding honeycomb causing structural damage over time, (the
heat and condensation generated by the hive can deteriorate the mortar and other building
materials). This weakening of structural elements can lead to more significant issues in the long
term. Additionally, the honeycomb may attract other pests, and there’s a risk of honey seeping into
your walls or ceilings.
The presence of bees, especially in large numbers, also poses a risk of defensive behaviour, which
can be a concern for those on the property, particularly for individuals with bee sting allergies.
Furthermore, the scent of the honeycomb can attract new swarms, potentially leading to recurring bee
infestations.
While leaving the bees undisturbed is an option, professional removal, such as the services offered
by
Beegone, is often a safer and more sustainable solution to prevent these risks and
protect the integrity of your property.
The responsibility for bee removal typically depends on the ownership and nature of the property.
Here are the general guidelines:
The cost for live bee removal starts from around £1,500 for simple removal and can go upwards of
£15,000, depending on factors like ease of access, the extent of damage caused by the bees, the
necessary proofing to prevent future infestations, and the length of the guarantee. Each situation
is unique, so we provide tailored quotes based on the specific requirements of the job.
We charge for bee removal because our service goes beyond what is typically offered for free.
Beekeepers might remove swarms from easily accessible locations at no cost, but established bee
colonies in buildings require more expertise, experience, and equipment. These situations often need
scaffolding for high-to-reach areas, increasing the complexity and cost. Our service encompasses the
knowledge, experience, and insurance necessary to handle these more challenging scenarios safely and
effectively, ensuring a comprehensive solution to the problem.
The necessity of paying for a survey in bee removal lies in the precision and thoroughness it brings
to the process. Our use of advanced tools like drones and thermal imaging cameras is essential to
accurately locate the bee colony and honeycomb, which might not be immediately evident from the
entry point. This approach ensures that we correctly identify the actual location of the colony,
even if it’s in a different area from where the bees are seen entering, leading to a more effective
and targeted removal strategy. This cost will also be taken off the removal process if you decide to
go ahead.
Bee removal can be expensive due to several factors. Access to the colony often requires special
equipment, which increases costs. Additionally, the process involves the cost of insurance, which is
higher for bee removal due to its risky nature. Taking apart and reconstructing parts of the
building fabric also adds to the expense. Working around bees is a slower process as it requires
wearing protective bee suits and handling bees delicately to minimise harm. All these elements
combined contribute to the overall cost of bee removal services.
After the removal process, the bees are well taken care of. Our friendly technicians either keep the
bees themselves or find local beekeepers who are happy to provide a new home for them. This ensures
that the bees are looked after and continue to thrive, contributing to the local ecosystem. We’re
committed to handling bee removals in a way that’s friendly to both the bees and the environment.
The duration of a bee removal can vary. It can take up to 2 weeks, although in some cases, it might
be completed in just a few days. The timeline depends on factors such as how deeply the bees have
nested in the property, the extent of building material that needs to be taken apart and replaced,
and the amount of proofing work required to prevent re-infestation. We aim to complete the process
as efficiently as possible while ensuring a thorough and effective removal.